Mario Savio Young Activist Award

Posted by on April 30, 2012

Nominations Invited for Mario Savio Young Activist Award
Deadline: June 30, 2012

The Mario Savio Memorial Lecture Fund is accepting nominations for the annual Mario Savio Young Activist Award.

The award is presented each year to a young person (or persons) with a deep commitment to human rights and social justice and a proven ability to transform this commitment into effective action. The recipients should have demonstrated leadership ability, creativity, and integrity. Preference will be given to candidates who have not been widely recognized and do not have personal privilege or a strong institutional base of support.

To be eligible, nominees must be between the ages of 16 and 26; engaged in activism for social change related to peace, human rights, economic or social justice, or freedom of expression; working within the context of an organization, social movement, or larger community effort; and considered by others within that context as an inspirational leader or motivating force. The nominees’ work must be based in the United States.

Anyone may nominate a candidate, including members of the general public.

The award carries a cash prize of $6,000, to be divided equally between the prize-winner and an organization of his or her choosing. The award will be presented at an award ceremony in Berkeley, California (travel expenses paid).

Complete program guidelines and the nomination form are available at the Mario Savio Memorial Lecture Fund Web site.

http://www.savio.org/young_activist_award.html